The Magic of Migration: Experience the Great Sandhill Crane Migration on the Platte River, Nebraska
August 7 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Join Ryan Michalesko of the International Crane Foundation (ICF) on Thursday August 7, at 2 pm, to learn more about Sandhill Cranes’ incredible migration and the importance of this vital riparian habitat in Nebraska. Each spring, over one million Sandhill Cranes and a handful of Endangered Whooping Cranes congregate on a tiny stretch of the Platte River in Nebraska as they migrate north. Much like the shape of an hourglass, the cranes begin spread out in the Southwest and Mexico, where they wintered, and converge upon a 70-mile stretch of river before fanning out to migrate to their breeding grounds as far as Canada, Alaska, and even Siberia. The Platte River is a unique ecosystem that provides an important stopover site to rest and refuel on their journey, which can be thousands of miles.
Michalesko, who is a professional photographer, will share photos and videos from the ‘Platte’. He’ll also provide tips on planning your own trip to witness this truly unforgettable natural phenomenon.
Registration is recommended, but not required.